Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America, Micronesia, New Zealand
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
coastal environs, Grassland, Roadsides, Waste areas, waterways
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
11 - 7
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Salmon, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Fall
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as Ornamental plant
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORTADERIA jubata
CAESALPINIA echinata
Common Name
Purple Pampas Grass
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
In Hindi
Purple pampas grass
Brazilwood Tree
In German
Lila Pampasgras
Brasil Baum
In French
Pourpre herbe de pampa
Brazilwood Arbre
In Spanish
hierba púrpura pampas
Árbol de palo de brasil
In Greek
Μωβ γρασίδι παμπάς
brazilwood Δέντρο
In Portuguese
grama roxa pampas
Árvore de pau-brasil
In Polish
Purpurowy trawa pampasów
brazylijskich Drzewo
In Latin
Purpura Pampas herba
Brazilwood ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Cortaderia
Caesalpinia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Caesalpinieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Purple Pampas Grass and Brazilwood
Season and care of Purple Pampas Grass and Brazilwood is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Pampas Grass and Brazilwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Pampas Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brazilwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Purple Pampas Grass is Loam and for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purple Pampas Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Purple Pampas Grass and Brazilwood Physical Information
Purple Pampas Grass and Brazilwood physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Pampas Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Purple Pampas Grass and Brazilwood are as follows:
Purple Pampas Grass flower color: Purple
Purple Pampas Grass leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Purple Pampas Grass and Brazilwood
Care of Purple Pampas Grass and Brazilwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Pampas Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brazilwood pruning is done Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Purple Pampas Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.